tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470582596737358387.post1596003656489032699..comments2022-11-11T06:40:13.053-08:00Comments on Iron Newman: End of Week One- Benchmarks and Goalsramsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01065161030386842975noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470582596737358387.post-68492175661109548202008-12-08T10:52:00.000-08:002008-12-08T10:52:00.000-08:00That is a lot of numbers and stuff that make me qu...That is a lot of numbers and stuff that make me question my future in this thing you guys call Tri. My weekend workout with Coach Adam was a little more than I bargained for: 11.5 mile run, 45-minute interval focused spin class (not helping me love the bike) and 45-minute core class.<BR/><BR/>You'll probably have better luck getting me on a bike than most, Mr. Rambonie! Keep on working, goals and records are meant to be smashed and surpassed and I know you'll get there! <BR/><BR/>~ SSSpeedySasquatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858386422497843078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470582596737358387.post-10307571547510756062008-12-07T11:52:00.000-08:002008-12-07T11:52:00.000-08:00Nice to see I have a Jack Daniel training brother....Nice to see I have a Jack Daniel training brother. Love the whole VDOT self-sustaining feedback loop.<BR/><BR/>Going from a VDOT of 35 to 45, while improving your bike as well, is an epic goal. I did it for my run last year (from VDOT 36 in Nov07 to 45 in March08), by following JD's intermediate Red Plan. Wasn't cycling much though, just a bit of spinning.<BR/><BR/>I'll be following your progress!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000545672867444826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470582596737358387.post-2545716866771605232008-12-07T10:26:00.000-08:002008-12-07T10:26:00.000-08:00Hey,A few thoughts for you:Not much value in compa...Hey,<BR/><BR/>A few thoughts for you:<BR/><BR/>Not much value in comparing your numbers to someone else. Different PM's, different admin procedures, different body composition, etc. IOW, there are too many variables to reliably compare your 200w to another person's 200w. However, your 200w on Tues can be compared to your 200w on Thursday.<BR/><BR/>As a bigger guy, your FTP will come up quickly. I've seen this a lot over the years. You'll also see a big jump as you learn to pace these tests better.<BR/><BR/>You have a LOT to gain by improving the kg component of w/kg. Looks like you're thinking about this stuff, which is great. It's not always about getting stronger but also about improving body comp. Looks like you have some bike fit stuff bouncing around in your head as well, which is another great opportunity for you.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't put much faith in an online body fat tool...though I admit I know nothing about it. Might be worth finding a dunk tank near you, get dunked early Jan, then repeat the test every quarter, using it as a goal similar to a race. Around here I can get tested at a community college for about $25/pop. <BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/><BR/>Rich Strauss<BR/>Endurance NationRich Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02371301053548641245noreply@blogger.com